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Nathan Hale was born on June 6, 1775. Nathan Hale was the son of a prosperous farmer. In 1769, after studying under a village pastor, Hale entered Yale College. In 1775, Hale was commissioned a lieutenant. When Hale offered to go as a spy to the British troops, he disguised himself as a teacher, carrying his Yale diploma. Hale gathered much information and prepared to return to American troops. On the night of September 21, 1776, Hale was captured by the British when attempting to return to American lines. He was carrying all the information he had collected during his stay with the British. When he saw the maps and information on Hale, General Howe ordered for him to be hanged. After saying the famous last words of "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," Nathan Hale was hanged. Nathan Hale is famous for those last word, which are thought to have come from Joseph Addison's "Cato," a play which he learned while in college.

Nathan Hale was born on June 6, 1775. Nathan Hale was the son of a prosperous farmer. In 1769, after studying under a village pastor, Hale entered Yale College. In 1775, Hale was commissioned a lieutenant. When Hale offered to go as a spy to the British troops, he disguised himself as a teacher, carrying his Yale diploma. Hale gathered much information and prepared to return to American troops. On the night of September 21, 1776, Hale was captured by the British when attempting to return to American lines. He was carrying all the information he had collected during his stay with the British. When he saw the maps and information carried by Hale, General Howe ordered that he be hanged. Although no record was made at the time, Hale is said to have uttered the inspirational final words, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country" before being hanged. He is famous for those last words, which are thought to have been inspired by Joseph Addison's "Cato," a play which Hale learned while in college.